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Draper

Utah · 50,652 residents (2025 est.) · 28.348 sq mi
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Draper is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,910. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $784,800. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,278
+99%since 2000
from 25,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,774 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
+20%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:50,652 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K16K29K42K55K1990201020202024Draper
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,910
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,341 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,193
+156%since 2000
from $22,747 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+14%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$784,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,894
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+82%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(22,429)
Black1.4%(363)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,469)
Asian1.3%(326)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(5,166)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(38,733)
Black1.8%(891)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(4,076)
Asian6.2%(3,114)
Other6.9%(3,464)
Diversity Score48.9%(24,577)
Diversity Score
49
+139%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Draper, Utah?

Draper, Utah has about 50,278 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Draper, Utah?

The typical household in Draper, Utah earns about $128,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Draper, Utah expensive?

In Draper, Utah, the median home is worth about $784,800, and the typical rent is about $1,894 a month.

How educated are people in Draper, Utah?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Draper, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Draper, Utah?

About 6.1% of people in Draper, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Draper, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Draper, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43,021 residents, a change of about 593 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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